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K297 EVV

1993 Kawasaki ZZR600

Green Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,841 mi
Last recorded32,841 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZZR60033,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 EVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 32,841 miles

play in rear mono shock pivot efficient at time of test.

Pass 21 Jun 2023 32,712 miles

slight play in rear monoshock pivot, efficient at test.

Pass 14 May 2022 32,585 miles

slight play in rear mono shock pivot, efficient at test.

Pass 7 Sep 2020 32,423 miles

slight play in rear mono shock pivot bush, efficient at test.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 32,352 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 32,352 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 31,911 miles

slight play in rear mono shock pivot, efficient at test.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 31,232 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,399 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

drive chain links slightly tight in operation, efficient at test.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 30,392 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake lever (1.3.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

drive chain links slightly tight in operation, efficient at test.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,901 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 29,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,069 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 29,069 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 29,068 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

number plate bulb not working.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,070 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,447 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,391 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,807 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 25,804 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,053 miles

Centre Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 24,441 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 24,429 miles

Centre Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR600?

Based on 64,083 MOT tests across 6,484 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
749
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
6,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,236
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 815
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 657
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 637
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K297 EVV is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Green with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 33,411 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZZR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,236 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K297 EVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K297 EVV is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 24 May 1993.

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